THE JUNGLE | MOBILE, Ala. - The University of Mobile Women's Soccer team is back over .500 on the year following a shutout victory over Brewton-Parker College (Ga.) on Thursday evening, Sept. 26. The overall record improves to 4-3-1 on the season after Thursday's result, while the SSAC records moves to 2-1-0.
Mobile defeated the Barons 4-0 in front of the home faithful, scoring three goals alone in the second half, while holding Brewton-Parker to just two shots in the entire match.
Meza Guides Rams to Win
After a lengthy scoreless start to Thursday's matchup, Andi Hughes put the Rams on the scoreboard with her second goal of the year in the 39th minute. Hughes' goal came following a great pass from outside the box off the boot of Lindsey Meza, who was awarded the assist. The late first half goal gave Mobile a 1-0 advantage at the halftime whistle, with the Rams tallying 15 shots through the first 45 minutes in the process.
In the second half, Lindsey Meza laced a shot from well outside the box that went right over the head and glove of the Brewton-Parker goalkeeper. Meza's goal came not long after halftime in the 47th minute and is her second goal scored on the year. With a 2-0 lead, Mobile did not score again until the 71st minute where Kaitlyn Skrove tallied her first goal of the season. Skrove's goal came after Lindsey Meza received a corner kick and drove a deep pass to the head of Ashlyn Broussard inside the box. From there, Broussard was able to find Skrove for the score. Both Meza and Broussard earned a double-assist on the goal.
Just three minutes later, Raegan Latiolais produced Mobile's fourth and final goal of the evening, recording her team-leading fourth goal of the season. Greta Schneider was able to find Latiolais near midfield as Latiolais managed to shoot one past the keeper. From there, Mobile took the match, 4-0.
The Rams were dominant on Thursday, out-shooting the Barons, 31-2. Mobile saw 13 shots recorded on goal and controlled possession of the ball for the majority of the 90 minutes. A total of 16 Rams recorded at least one shot in the victory. For Lindsey Meza, the second-year Rams recorded one goal and two assists in the win, collecting four points.
Back for More on Saturday
Mobile is set to return to action on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28 at the Jungle, hosting Middle Georgia State for an SSAC match. Saturday's match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. CT.
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About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
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